Man charged with drunk driving after Braintree crash

Ryan D. O'Connell, 24, of Ipswich was arrested early March 28 after allegedly crashing into a light pole at the intersection of Union and Washington Streets.

By Robert Aicardi

Ryan D. O’Connell, 24, of Ipswich was arrested early March 28 after allegedly crashing into a light pole at the intersection of Union and Washington Streets.

According to Police Chief Russell Jenkins, witnesses told officers that O’Connell’s vehicle was traveling on Union Street, crossed the center line into the oncoming travel lane, hit the curb on the opposite side of the street and crashed into a light pole on the sidewalk.

After officers allegedly made observations of O’Connell that led them to believe he was intoxicated, he was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and failure to keep within marked lanes.